Green leases are once again growing in popularity as landlords and tenants increasingly work together to support real estate's path to net zero.

A green lease is a standard form lease with additional clauses included which provide for the management and improvement of the environmental performance of a building by both owner and occupier(s). 

Net Zero Energy is a concept defined by the use of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and on-site renewable generation to account for 100% of a targeted building's or a community's energy usage.

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